Subtract 7/36 from 5/72
5/72 - 7/36 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/72 - 14/72 = 5 - 14/72 = -9/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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